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3 Advent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002

The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, we find that Christ desires to be overcome by our love for Him.

“Overcoming Christ” Song of Solomon 6:4-13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – S of S 6:4-13 – Emphasize 6:5a B. Incredible as it may seem, we have the ability to overcome Christ! C. In this particular passage of Scripture, we find an intimate description of the church as given by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Christianity

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Sep 7, 2001

A response to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor’s statement that Christianity had been “all but eliminated” as a source of moral guidance in people’s lives, and that people were ‘indifferent’ to Christian values. Mission: the essential role of the Church

Sermon: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9th September 2001 Text: Luke 14:25-33 “Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple” In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. BBC News, last Thursday. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Book Of Amos

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others.

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others. Amos has been referred to as the “Classic Prophet of Doom” because of both his message of repentance and the general dislike and unwant of his message. Amos preached of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1, Amos 6:4-14

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

A communion message following September 11, 2001

A Time to Remember Scripture Reading: Luke 22:15-20     IT’S a painful question while thousands of victims remain buried in the rubble of the World Trade Towers, but it’s already being asked: What will take the place of the World Trade Center once the wreckage is cleared? Several ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agape Love, A Wedding Homily

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 16, 2006

This is a homily from I Corinthians 13 that the Lord gave me to share in a recent wedding.

Agape Love, a Wedding Homily --I Corinthians 13:1-13 Allen and Michelle, you have chosen I Corinthians 13 as the Biblical theme for your wedding. How does the Holy Spirit want to use this passage in His Word to give you a Christ centered home and marriage? In order to answer that question, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Rust Proofing

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008

Trials into joy

Rust Proofing Well, we seem to be at the end of the Thanksgiving season and headed straight into the Christmas season. But before we leave the turkey-day spirit let’s talk about some traditions that come with this time of year. Now I’m going to ask you if you were involved in the following ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Overcomer's Mentality

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Having a mindset of continual victory

THE OVERCOMER’S MENTALITY Rom. 12:1-3; Eph.6:10-12; 1 Cor. 10:13 Bishop David Ibeleme We are in warfare, whether we are aware of it or not. Bible says we have an adversary - 1 Pet. 5:8. The Devil has never been and would never be our friend or ally. He will do everything to make our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Face 2 Face With God

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 23, 2009

Moses was and still is a very interesting character in the bible.

Face to Face with God (Ex. 33:7-23) Moses was and still is a very interesting character in the bible. I’m particularly drawn to this great man not only because of the great and mighty works God did through him but his desire to know God more. Considering his background, weaknesses and inadequacies ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Humble Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 28, 2009

What do we know about Onesiphorus? You’ve probably never heard of him before. He isn’t famous. His life is barely a mention on the page of a letter from Paul to Timothy. Here was a man who was simply a humble servant.

A Servant’s Heart I heard a story about puny and weak man. He was always sick but he couldn’t afford to see a doctor. He lived in the deep back woods in an old log cabin, his condition seemed to grow worse every day. One night, in a very real vision, God told him to go out there and push a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Real Jesus? Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 15, 2011

Jesus , We hardly knew you!

Each year I try to give you a different look or approach of what Easter means to you, to Christians and to the world in general. This year I am going to either outdo myself or fall flat on my keyboard and commit hari karri. i intend to share what we know about Jesus, the real Jesus not the movie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So Here It Is Merry Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

A short sermon for Christmas Day

“So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody’s having fun look to the future now, it’s only just begun”. Everyone at some point in their lives will have heard those lyrics sung by the glam rock band, Slade. The record reached number one in the Pop charts in December 1973 and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Peace Regardless...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012

The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Plea For Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

This is such a beautiful model of prayer. No deal-making, no claim to being deserving; just a man interceding for a sinful people and seeking God's abundant grace.

Passage: Daniel 9:1-19 Intro: So here in the middle of death and destruction, of huge kingdoms rising and falling, there is this tender prayer. 1. frankly, I was disappointed when I saw this passage coming up. 2. into the prophecy, the end times 3. and yet here is this prayer, an incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

[change] 1937, A Sermon For The Elderly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 6, 2012

Adapted from [Change} Smelly Socks the Sermon, this is a sermon for use in rest homes. Again it touchs on teh point that Christchurch our city having been hit by a series of earthquakes is by and large being demolished and rebuilt. Alot for the elderly to

Rest Home service sermon. If you were born on 1937 and I guess that some of you may have been. There was a fair number of interesting things that happened in that year, my own parents were born, if you were born prior to 1937 you will probably remember this stuff. Disney released “Snow White and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army